Rehabilitation Specialist II
Full Time

Job Title: Rehabilitation Specialist II

Job Time Type: Part Time (less than 30 Hours)

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Rehabilitation Specialist provides support services including vocational training and education to individuals with moderate to severe physical and behavioral disabilities in community or worksite settings. Employees in this job class may, evaluate general well-being of individuals with disabilities, teach living skills and assist in enhancing the overall health and well-being of the individual. This job class requires supervisory skills in managing individuals with disabilities, and the ability to oversee daily activities, document and maintain individual files, and patiently caring for individuals with disabilities.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Monitors and teaches individuals with disabilities job tasks and/or educational tasks both in community or worksite settings

Provides care and direction for individuals with disabilities

Depending on the needs and abilities of the individual, the care and direction may include: personal hygiene, feeding and proper nutrition, meal planning and preparation, self-help living skills, job application skills, school or work activities, cleaning work/living area, social skills, behavior management, and safety

Assists individuals with arrival and departures; meeting and monitoring public transportation, caretakers, etc.

Provides direction and supervision for work or school related activities. This may include items such as; safety, quality control, and other items related to work or school

Communicates with appropriate parties on information relating to the employee’s health, behavior, and well-being